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K11.7 million paid for new Simbu School of Excellence site
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K11.7 million paid for new Simbu School of Excellence site

From Post-Courier · (9h ago) English Positive tone

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TLDR

  • Papua New Guinea's government paid K11.7 million to landowners for the site of the new Simbu School of Excellence.
  • The school will be the eighth elite institution in PNG, with top students eligible for international university placement.
  • The government also plans to build the Simbu Polytech Institute, with a total investment of K150 million for both institutions.

The government of Papua New Guinea has taken a significant step towards enhancing educational opportunities with the payment of K11.7 million to landowners for the site of the Simbu School of Excellence. This landmark event, marked by a Deed of Release signing ceremony at Okule, Gumine District, signifies the state's commitment to developing a new elite educational institution in the Simbu Province.

The children of Simbu and other provinces will benefit greatly once this school is built and running.

— Dr. Uke KombraEducation Secretary, highlighting the broad impact of the new school.

Education Secretary Dr. Uke Kombra highlighted the importance of this new school, noting it will be the eighth of its kind in Papua New Guinea. The Simbu School of Excellence is poised to offer exceptional opportunities for top-performing Grade 12 students, with the prospect of them pursuing higher education at universities in the United States, China, Australia, and beyond. This initiative, championed by Education Minister Lucas Dawa Dekena, is expected to greatly benefit students from Simbu and other provinces.

Community leaders from the Dom customary landowners have pledged their support, promising to safeguard the school, its students, teachers, and staff, thereby ensuring a conducive learning environment. Minister Dekena urged the local community and the entire province to embrace ownership of this national asset. The school aims to attract the brightest Grade 10 students from across PNG, encouraging academic excellence through hard work.

The brightest Grade 10 students will come here before going on to university. Students from across PNG will apply, so tell your children to study hard to earn a place.

— Lucas Dawa DekenaMinister for Education, encouraging local students to strive for admission.

Furthermore, the government's vision extends to the establishment of the Simbu Polytech Institute at Kel. The National Government is allocating up to K150 million for the development of both institutions, which will be situated in close proximity within the Gumine District. The official launch of both the Simbu School of Excellence and the Simbu Polytech Institute is anticipated, with Prime Minister James Marape and Higher Education Minister Kinoka Hotune Feo expected to attend. This investment underscores the government's dedication to fostering skilled human capital and driving national development through education.

The National Government will spend up to K150 million to build the two institutions

— Minister for Education Lucas Dawa DekenaAnnouncing the total government investment for the two new educational institutions.
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